ISL 2026: Punjab FC Beat Inter Kashi 3-0 To Maintain Their Dominant Run At Home

Punjab FC beat Inter Kashi 3-0 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Samir Zeljković, Effiong Nsungusi Jr, and Bede Osuji scored. Punjab rose to 14 points. Inter Kashi stayed on 11.

The win kept Punjab seventh after eight matches. Inter Kashi remained eighth after nine games. Zeljković was named Player of the match. Punjab controlled the game for long spells. Inter Kashi created some half chances, mainly from set-pieces, but lacked sharp finishing.

Punjab started fast and pushed Inter Kashi back. Osuji led early attacks on the right. Twice in ten minutes, his backheel passes found Dani Ramírez. Inter Kashi goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés reacted well both times. He denied the Spanish midfielder from inside the box.

Punjab dominated the ball, with Manglenthang Kipgen guiding play in midfield. Nsungusi Jr and Osuji kept the Inter Kashi defence busy. The visitors still had moments. Tomba Singh went close from a dead ball. Narender Gahlot also threatened from a set-piece situation.

The opening goal came in the 37th minute. Pramveer Singh won the ball near halfway and drove left. He found Osuji, who linked with Nsungusi Jr in the box. After a tussle, Nsungusi squared for Zeljković, who finished calmly with his right foot.

Inter Kashi tried to react before half-time. Alfred Planas and Sergio Llamas combined in attack. But Punjab goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh stayed calm and held firm. Punjab struck again in the 51st minute. Ramírez robbed possession, ran in from the left, then cut back for Nsungusi to score.

Punjab kept pressing high and managed space well. Pramveer and Bijoy V. read play smartly and stopped counters. The third goal arrived on 72 minutes. Substitute Leon Augustine drove from the left and slipped in Osuji. The forward turned and fired into the top corner.

Punjab controlled the final stages with steady passing and shape. Inter Kashi relied on long balls, which the hosts cleared. Vinit Rai hit the woodwork in stoppage time. Ranjeet Singh Pandre was then stopped by a key block. Punjab closed out a clear 3-0 victory.

Punjab FC vs Inter Kashi: Brief Scores

Punjab FC have scored three goals-Zeljković (12'), Nsungusi Jr (34'), and Osuji (78')-to secure a 3-0 result, taking their tally to 14 points from eight matches and placing them seventh on the table. In contrast, Inter Kashi remain without a goal or listed scorers, recording a 0-3 outcome, with 11 points from nine matches and sitting eighth in the standings.